Ronaldo scores five in rout of Granada

Struggling superstar rediscovers form in spectacular fashion

Cristiano Ronaldo erupted for his first five-goal game on Sunday, ending all talk of a dry spell as the Real Madrid star led a 9-1 demolition of Granada to keep the pressure on Spanish league leader Barcelona.

Ronaldo followed Gareth Bale's opener by netting his first three goals in a stunning eight-minute span to decide the match before halftime at the Santiago Bernabeu.